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(LEAD) Yoon, Biden set to hold first summit on N. Korea, economy

(ATTN: UPDATES with presidential official's remarks in paras 5-7)By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol and U.S. President Joe Biden are set to hold their first summit in Seoul on Saturday on a range of issues, including
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(2nd LD) N. Korea reports nearly 220,000 new suspected COVID-19 cases, one more death

(ATTN: UPDATES with KCNA report in paras 4-8)SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- North Korea said Saturday it has confirmed around 220,000 new cases of fever and another death, nine days after publicly admitting a COVID-19 outbreak in the country.More than 219
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S. Korea postpones disposable cup deposit system by six months

SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- The government has postponed the launch of a disposable cup deposit system by six months to December in the face of opposition from business owners and the conservative ruling party.The environment ministry had planned to im
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Yoon appoints Han as prime minister after parliamentary confirmation

SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol officially appointed Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Saturday after an opposition-controlled National Assembly confirmed him the previous day following nearly 50 days of partisan wrangling over his sui
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New COVID-19 cases fall for 4th day, remain below 30,000

SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases fell for a fourth consecutive day to stay below 30,000 on Saturday as the government kept tight vigilance with the postponement of a plan to relax more antivirus curbs.The country added 2
(URGENT) S. Korea reports 26 COVID-19 deaths, total at 23,911: KDCA

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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 23,462 new COVID-19 cases: KDCA

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Saturday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, May. 21 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weatherforecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Saturday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul25/15Sunny0Incheon21/15Sunny0Suwon25/14Sunny0Cheongju28/16Sunny0Dae
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(LEAD) N. Korea reports nearly 220,000 new suspected COVID-19 cases, one more death

(ATTN: UPDATES with details; ADDS photo)SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- North Korea said Saturday it has confirmed around 220,000 new cases of fever and another death, nine days after publicly admitting a COVID-19 outbreak in the country.More than 219,030
N. Korea reports nearly 220,000 new suspected COVID-19 cases, one more death

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SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- North Korea said Saturday it has confirmed around 220,000 new cases of fever and another death, nine days after publicly admitting a COVID-19 outbreak in the country.More than 219,030 people showed symptoms of fever and one
(URGENT) N. Korea reports 219,030 new fever cases, 1 additional death amid its battle against COVID-19 outbreak

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Yoon, Biden set to hold first summit on N. Korea, economy

By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol and U.S. President Joe Biden are set to hold their first summit in Seoul on Saturday on a range of issues, including North Korea's nuclear program and supply chain risks.Biden arrive
Biden in S. Korea to reaffirm U.S. commitment to defense of allies: State Dept.

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By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, May 20 (Yonhap) -- President Joe Biden's ongoing trip to South Korea and Japan is to send a clear message to North Korea that it will respond "decisively" to any threats or aggressions from the recalcitrant
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Biden may talk by phone with ex-President Moon while in S. Korea

SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Joe Biden could have phone talks with former South Korean President Moon Jae-in while in Seoul, as their anticipated face-to-face meeting is unlikely to take place, according to a media report.The Chosun Ilbo
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(2nd LD) New COVID-19 cases drop for 3rd day; gov't puts off plan to ease virus curbs

(ATTN: ADDS fresh tally as of 9 p.m. in 7th para, photo) SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases fell for a third consecutive day to stay below 30,000 on Friday, as the government pushed back the plan to relax more virus restri
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(4th LD) National Assembly confirms PM nominee Han

(ATTN: REPLACES photos)By Joo Kyung-donSEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly confirmed Prime Minister nominee Han Duck-soo on Friday after the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) holding a majority in the parliament decided to approve the
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(4th LD) Yoon, Biden tour Samsung chip plant ahead of summit

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with Yoon and Biden's remarks at Samsung plant; CHANGES headline; ADDS photos)By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol and U.S. President Joe Biden toured a Samsung Electronics chip plant together
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(3rd LD) National Assembly confirms PM nominee Han

(ATTN: ADDS Han's comments, response from presidential office in paras 6-8)By Joo Kyung-donSEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly confirmed Prime Minister nominee Han Duck-soo on Friday after the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) hol
(URGENT) Biden says S. Korea-U.S. alliance is linchpin of peace, stability, prosperity

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(URGENT) Yoon voices hope for 'economic security alliance' with U.S. based on supply chain cooperation

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